Description
Learn how to make delicious and crispy Fried Eggplant with this easy recipe. Perfect as a side dish or in sandwiches, these breaded eggplant slices are sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggplant:
- 2 medium eggplants (sliced into 1/4-inch rounds)
- 1 teaspoon salt
Breading:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 1/2 cups breadcrumbs (plain or seasoned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Others:
- Vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- Prepare Eggplant: Sprinkle salt on eggplant slices, let sit, pat dry.
- Breading Station: Set up three bowls with flour, egg and milk mixture, and breadcrumb mixture.
- Coat Eggplant: Dip slices in flour, egg, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry: Fry slices in hot oil until golden brown and crispy.
- Drain and Serve: Drain on paper towels and serve hot.
Notes
- Serve with marinara sauce, in sandwiches, or as a side dish.
- For a lighter version, bake at 400°F for 20–25 minutes or air fry at 375°F for 10–12 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4–5 slices
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
